Bakar

Bakar is a port and picturesque town located on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It lies in the bay of the same name. It is surrounded by hills that reach up to 300 meters above sea level. The whole area is rich in sources of drinking water, but it is covered with low vegetation and trees, and the largest part is still occupied by bare rocks. The Adriatic Highway runs just above the city and the city of Rijeka is about 15 kilometers away. The old town of Bakar was declared a cultural monument in 1968. Mediterranean style prevails with narrow and steep streets, stairs and small squares. Bakar wa...